Branden has been a journalist for more than 15 years, working in newsrooms around Central New York, Western New York and the Capital District, where he covered urban crime and political news for Albany's WRGB. During his career, he's served as the New York State Television Chair for the National Press Photographers Association (TVQCC) and has won numerous awards for his video journalism. Prior to joining the WIBX Newsroom, Branden worked with Governor David Paterson's 2010 campaign for Governor. A Mohawk Valley native, Branden enjoys covering Utica politics and public safety issues. You can hear him Saturday mornings from 6-9 on WIBX 950AM.
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Utica Common Council Continues Budget Probe
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Members of the Utica Common Council had another opportunity to question Utica City Department leaders about the upcoming budget, Tuesday night they heard from members of Civil Service and Engineering.
Councilman-At-Large and Finance Committee Chair Ed Bucciero says the group is still working through the needs of some of the city's smaller departments to find areas to trim...
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Public Hearing Regarding Utica’s Union Contracts
Utica, NY (WIBX) - A public hearing on a proposed law that would make it mandatory for the Utica Common Council to approve, by majority vote, all Union contracts within the city was held Tuesday Night at Utica's City Hall.
Under the current law, all union contracts that deal with salaries and benefits are negotiated and approved without the Common Council's input, however the law's sponsors, Counc
Utica Department Heads Meet With Common Councilors
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Utica, NY (WIBX) -The Utica Common Council continues to examine Mayor Palmieri's proposed budget, last night members heard from some of the city's smaller departments. Department heads from the Clerk's office, Assessment and the Comptroller's office each spent about 30 minutes answering questions regarding staffing levels and reviewing items that could be trimmed or elimi
Utica Public Library Announces Art Contest Winners
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Recently, the Utica Public Library announced the winners of it's "Express Yourself Art Contest" .
“Oh Deer!”, Westmorland Woman Charged for Housing Wildlife
Westmorland, NY (WIBX) - "Oh Deer!", that may have been the reaction of officers as they attempted to serve a search warrant at a Westmorland home.
NY State Police Troop D Has New Commander
Albany, NY (WIBX) -New York State Police Troop D has a new commander, Major Rodney Campbell of Richfield Springs has been promoted to that post.
The 45-year old began his career serving New York State back in 1989 as a Trooper in Troop D...
Sharp-Eyed Utica Police Officer Arrests Alleged Rapist
Utica, NY (WIBX) - A sharp-eyed Utica Police officer was able to arrested an alleged rapist Saturday. According to authorities, 20-year old Chappell Miller-Carter was seen by the officer just moments before a "be on the look out" bulletin was issued for a male matching the description of Miller-Carter...
Utica Man Arrested for Crack Cocaine Possession
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica Police arrested 47-year old Clay Kahler of Jason Street after they say he was found with crack cocaine.
Kahler was charged with 2 counts of felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and an additional misdemeanor count of that same charge...
Herkimer Generals Hire Mens Lacrosse Coach, Former Player
Herkimer, NY (WIBX) - The Herkimer County Community College Mens Lacrosse team has a new coach, former NJCAA 2004 Player of the Year Jamie Ireland.
Ireland in an HCCC graduate and was part of the Herkimer Generals 2003 National Championship team...
CMN’s Annual Bowl-A-Thon Raises Nearly $13K
The final figures are in for the Children’s Miracle Network's 21st annual Bowling for Miracles Bowl-A-Thon.